Benefits of Rowing

Whether you already row or are considering indoor rowing to get in shape, lose weight, cross-train for another sport, compete on the water or rehabilitate from injury or surgery, rowing is the complete exercise for you.

Arms, legs, chest, back, abs—even your mind. Your whole body gets a complete workout from the efficient, rhythmic motion of rowing. Rowing is a great exercise in many different ways.

No impact / no pounding / no soreness

Ultimate calorie burning exercise

Great for joint health and flexibility

Builds long, lean muscle mass

Complete upper and lower body workout

Works the back and the core very well

Superb aerobic fitness (great for cardiovascular fitness)

Relieves Stress (for overall health and well-being)

Very time efficient workout / Accomplish more in less time

For all ages and all fitness level

More Reasons To RowSubmitted by customers using the Concept2 indoor rower

Reduces stress and anxiety

To keep in shape for swimming, running, cycling and mountain climbing

“Makes me feel great” – promotes well-being and self-esteem

Weight loss and blood pressure reduction

For relaxation and meditation, to clear one’s mind, to help one sleep

Perfect exercise for rehabilitation due to injury

As a warm up for running or weight lifting

The movement is inherently satisfying

For the challenge of improving, competing against oneself

Camaraderie, to meet nice people

For the FUN of it!

Rowing burns an average of 500 calories per hour and can burn double that in a high intensity workout. Below is a chart that breaks down average calories by weight.